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The level of IT spendings in South Africa is forecast to increase at a higher pace than the economy in 2020. Although the general state of the economy has a direct impact on the growth of the ICT sector, its customers continue to invest in technology and the sector consistently shows a growth rate that is higher than GDP. 

Cybersecurity is a high priority, with global statistics indicating that South Africa is the third most targeted country in the world for cyber-attacks. Alleged IT-related procurement irregularities revealed through a number of commissions of inquiry and investigations continue to affect the reputation of some industry players. It is estimated that there are over 13,000 IT companies and over 3,000 electronics companies in South Africa with the vast majority being small companies employing less than 50 people according to Globe-News Wire.

Why working with a South African IT company

New and growing trends will provide significant opportunities for small and large players in the sector. These include growth in telecommunications, data center revenues and artificial intelligence, and the internet of things, where start-ups are expected to lead innovation. Digital transformation to improve customer experiences and online purchasing, fintech banking, blockchain, augmented reality and virtual reality are some of the technologies that will disrupt the South African ICT industry in 2019. 

The industry is characterized by consolidation and convergence of companies within the IT sector, and between companies in the IT and telecommunications sectors.

What you should be aware of when working with South-African IT companies

The growth projections of the IT market could be higher were it not for certain factors that seem to constrain it, including the cost sensitivity of customers, low expenditure by the public sector, market maturity, and bigger companies sourcing directly from the original equipment manufacturers. 

 IT market growth is also impeded by bigger companies that bypass IT vendors and go directly to OEMs for products and services. This impacts negatively on smaller companies that provide niche services within the broader IT sector. 

How reliable are South African IT companies

Despite the challenges facing the IT sector, its products and services have become part and parcel of everyday business and social life. The fast pace of innovation helps the sector to remain relevant while shaping the future of business and society. 

How does the South-African IT industry relate to the neighboring countries?

The South African IT market, comprising of hardware, packaged software and IT services submarkets, is regarded as one of the most developed and sophisticated within the continent. South African IT companies rank among world leaders in areas such as mobile software, electronic banking services, pre-payment, revenue management, fraud prevention systems, and the manufacture of set-top boxes according to a report provided by the South-African Department of Communications. 

Affiliate Marketing is an advertising scheme where the affiliate (the party that promotes a service or product of a specific brand) gets a commission for every successful lead or sales he generates for that brand.

There are different types of affiliate networks with various commission rates (ranging from a few % to 50% or even more). Users can join affiliate programs via 3rd party affiliate networks or directly on the brands’ websites, which have their in-house affiliate systems.

Online businesses that have affiliate programs usually get about 10 - 30% of their revenue via affiliate marketing. This means that this is an important marketing channel to consider for your business growth.

IT service providers usually don’t use affiliate marketing to promote their services. Around 81% of interviewed IT companies don’t use any kind of affiliate marketing, according to the latest TechBehemoths survey.

At the same time, digital agencies can help your business set up, launch and expand your affiliate marketing program. Their knowledge, expertise and professionals can help you build a new revenue stream via affiliate marketing.

Here are some advantages of having an affiliate program:

• Increases your brand awareness
• Generates leads and sales
• No need to hire employees
• Affiliates do the advertising job for your business
• Affiliates’ revenue is based on their performance
• Can be automated and run autonomously
• Is generally a low risk investment

Here are some things to look for, before hiring a digital agency which provides affiliate marketing services:

• Expertise
• Technical knowledge
• Skilful team
• Price range
• Portfolio
• Approach & techniques
• Communication & reporting
• Customer reviews

There are more than 790 affiliate marketing service providers listed on TechBehemoths. The web agencies are from all over the world provide a wide set of digital marketing services, including branding, advertising, pay per click, SEO and more.

To ease the selection process, we’ve created a powerful filter which you can use to choose the right companies based on your project requirements. Browse their profiles  and contact them for possible collaborations. The service is free and there is no obligation to hire!